Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thigh Tray Bake (Print)

Juicy bacon-wrapped chicken thighs roasted with baby potatoes, carrots, and green beans for an easy family meal.

# Ingredient List:

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# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry. Rub the spice mixture evenly over each thigh.
04 - Wrap each chicken thigh with a slice of bacon, securing the ends underneath.
05 - Arrange baby potatoes, carrots, and red onion on the baking tray. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with dried thyme, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
06 - Place the bacon-wrapped chicken thighs evenly over the vegetables.
07 - Roast in the oven for 25 minutes.
08 - Remove the tray, add green beans, and toss gently with the other vegetables.
09 - Return to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and bacon is crispy.
10 - Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve directly from the tray.

# Expert Suggestions:

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  • Everything cooks on one tray, which means zero cleanup and maximum flavor mingling
  • The bacon keeps the chicken ridiculously juicy while getting perfectly crispy itself
  • Its the kind of meal that makes people ask whats for dinner tomorrow
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  • Dont crowd the tray or the vegetables will steam instead of roast
  • If your bacon is browning too fast, tent the tray loosely with foil
  • The internal temperature matters more than the time, get a meat thermometer
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  • Use parchment paper, the bacon sugars can stick fiercely to bare metal
  • Pat the chicken really dry before the rub, it helps the spices adhere better

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